Hey there! I’m traveling to Nepal soon for 2 weeks and I’m beyond excited but also a bit nervous. I will be traveling on public transport to 3 different cities/towns and living in a mix of hotels and hostels etc.
Please share tips, advice and encouragement.
For context I’m in my early 30s and have never travelled alone like this before. (I know I’m late to solo travel but I’m from a country where it’s not that common for women to travel alone).
Thanks, soo excited.
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.Btw what places are you planning to visit? Nepal is pretty safe just be careful from scammers who might try to sell you things for a higher price. While travelling within the capital city you can use the Ride Sharing app like pathao/ indriver. If you need help with anything else do let me know, I also work as a tour operator.
Assuming you are familiar with 3rd world country general problems you will be fine. Travel safe and enjoy your stay. Good luck.
I don’t think you’re ever late for solo travel!
I was in Nepal as a visitor for almost six months in total, as a solo male traveller but I exchanged experiences a lot with female travellers as well. I never heard any real horror stories and never felt unsafe myself, except when a guy told me he saw a tiger one time on the path I was walking. I don’t recall any negative experience with Nepali people either, always very friendly.
Even if you come on your own you will never really need to be alone in Nepal, there are many people like you around eager to join for adventures. If you are in a hotel there are still many places to go and meet locals and tourists alike, like Sam’s bar in Kathmandu and Vegan Way in Pokhara, the latter has mostly tourists though. In either city there are cosy and very cheap places to try local foods like Dal Bhat and momos. In Kathmandu you could try Bagaan Thakali Kitchen, but there are hundreds of others.
If you take buses it might happen that people might try a bit too hard to flirt with you, but nothing more. There are tourist buses between Pokhara and Kathmandu that are a bit more comfortable, but the roads are rough nevertheless. For smaller trips you can use the Pathao-app or Indrive, although cabs on the street will usually offer fair prices too.
A friend of mine also had a bad experience with a trekking guide who wouldn’t stop trying to make moves on her, while she was on a solo trek with the guy. If you want to go on a guided trek you could book a trek with the 3 Sisters company, they employ only female guides.
In Pokhara and Kathmandu there will be a lot of people on the street bothering you about buying their wares, treks or drugs. It can be annoying but they do not mean any harm. I recommend buying stuff in stores instead though, you’ll know better what you’re getting that way.
A place that isn’t as much on the tourist itinerary but still cool to visit and not hard to get to from Pokhara is the suspension bridge near Baglung. It’s the second biggest in the world, exciting to walk on and has an amazing view.
Most parts of Nepal are safe to travel. Do check the news before you go to places like Pokhara. Roads are very bad these days, if you take a bus.
Be careful of scammers. They are in every major tourist place trying to sell or outright ask for money. Maybe, keep the gps on and share it with your close family or friend at least, just to be safe.
Enjoy your travels!
The road between ktm n pokhara is very bad because of construction. Fly if you can afford it. Nepal is pretty safe, your only risk is being overcharged for things
1) Be careful of scammers
2) It’s better to have someone help you, like guide or sth
(You can always find a companion that you will feel comfortable with)
3) Overall, people are friendly and welcoming. juat dont be naive or just be extra careful and enjoy every beautiful thing this country has to offer
Welcome to Nepal
As long as you are aware you are visiting a third world country , you will have a great time! It’s like visiting a unique place which give you a very unique experience. A blend of Hinduism and Buddism is manifested in most places you will likely visit. It displays its geographical influence quite openly! Its very safe, just be aware that tourists have to pay a different rate of pay compared to locals in most places. Just be aware of scammers, thats all !
The condition of the roads in Nepal is poor, compounded by the fact that the monsoon season is still in full swing. It might be prudent to delay your visit until a few weeks after the monsoon season ends.
To avoid being overcharged for in-city travels, consider using ride-sharing apps like inDriver, Pathao, or Tootle in addition to local buses.
For your lodging needs, it’s recommended that you check the hotel’s Google reviews before booking online, and it might be a good idea to call the hotel to confirm your reservation.
Unrelated to being female but op prepare for a wet trip if you’re going in September. I was there last September and it rained almost every day lol. Maybe it’ll be different this year idk but definitely be ready for it.
Im the same age and was there solo (male) and it was very easy to meet people in Nepal. Both other tourists and locals. I recommend checking out some more rural homestay type lodgings while you’re out there too. Hope you have a fun time.
If you run into any trouble then please feel free to DM me.No hesitation. I will help you out. We hope you have a great time here in our country.
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I’m Canadian. I went to Nepal solo (female) and felt very safe there. Use common sense of course, but you will find the people there to be lovely and helpful. Btw it’s never too late to travel solo 🙂 you will love Nepal.
Tip: get a SIM card at the airport when you arrive!
If travelling to Pokhara just be prepared for a long bus ride and bumpy roads. Some nice scenery along the way. Felt safe on the bus. Lots of nice people.
If you are using local transportation be ready to use all kinds of toilet. Other than that everything else has already been mentioned here.
You will be fine don’t worry at all. Nepal is a beautiful place. Enjoy your stay.
Well. Things are pretty safe around Nepal. Just make sure to post before you’re in each city of your choice. Like post about you visiting Kathmandu a day before you actually visit and ask for any suggestions or things to be aware of. This sub has people from all around the country. You may get city specific suggestions that way.
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Don’t do anything as your username in public. 😂
I (26f) and my sister (29f) visited Kathmandu and Pokhara for two weeks in October last year and had a lovely time. Like everyone else has said, just trust your gut and be cautious of scammers (especially in Kathmandu). If you feel unsure, remember it’s okay to say no to people.
-Don’t drink the tap water, always use bottled, even for brushing your teeth.
-Get a buddy for hiking long distances, just in case
-it’s okay to haggle at street shops, but keep in mind it is shop owners livelihood
-we stayed at hostels and met so many cool people from all over the world. This is a great way to make friends and get advice too. Also hostel breakfast is underrated and one of our fav things lol
-take good shoes for walking long distances
-be mindful of modesty. As white women visiting Nepal, we were looked at a lot, so we tried to dress pretty modestly to not add to that.
-the bus ride from Pokhara to Kathmandu and back was a bit sketchy because of poor road conditions but it was beautiful and our bus driver, Suman, was absolutely amazing lol.
Best of luck in your travels, Nepal is one of my favorite places I’ve visited 🙂
Use an app if you need a ride, prices are up front and there’s no guessing. Pathao is a good app but I personally found Indriver was a little cheaper. On the bus, you’ll be fine as there will be a lot of other women/child there anyways. Learn how to squat when using the toilet BEFORE you go lol!!
Get a sim at airport, and buy data there for rs700 20gb and 200 balance. Also, bring one spare photo for sim.
Download inDrive before hand, as you get sim sign up with that number, before you exit airport use inDrive to get taxi tell your location where you are.
There might be some taxi drivers annoy you.
Use booking.com to book hotel. Check the review.
Thamel is a good place to stay before, there will
Be scammer just say no thanks and ignore them.
If you are using plane use Buddha air, safest ones. Or
Use tourist bus.
Pokhara is the place to visit, nice and chill. I been there last month
If you want room sharing then there is a hotel nepal
Next to lake. Good place,
https://instagram.com/hostelnepal?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Or if you want single room with swimming and spa with better price then middle-path hotel is the best one. I stayed there last month for 1 weeks. It’s nice and quite and good. Dm if you want better price then booking.com
For dal and bhat cross road thakali kitchen at lakeside is good,
Paragliding cost 12000 these days,
You can hike to peace prada,
You can go to Sarangkot for Kun rise. A lot of others things in Pokhara,
You can hike to abc or go poon hill for short hike.
For other city chitwan is Place to go jungle safari.
Nepal is safe but you can never be certain. Use Pathao/Indriver for rides and book hotels online beforehand. Have fun!
I don’t think it’s a good idea. Remember Nepal is a brother or at least cousin of India. Same male mindset here too, as in India. Better be prepared. In simple words, if you are touring Nepal with a Sangri La mindset then yours to blame. Just check the news of Nepal before acting stupid.
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Nepal is a safe country to travel, ofc you gotta look out for hustlers who will try to pump money tho
Be safe from sacmmer .
Just use common sense, steer clear of shady areas, believe your gut and enjoy the traditional and beautiful temples and monasteries. Nepal is beautiful you will surely enjoy it.
Learn some self defense and prevention from theft and scam. Don’t trust anyone. Ask for help if you need. Be more self aware. Avoid night travels and less public or solitude places like forest if possible.
Don’t know why but people associate night time + girl with sex or easy pass to flirt so be aware of it. Mostly Nepal is safe to travel. Don’t hesitate to ask for help if needed. Through out the journey message someone like your family or siblings who you can trust on where you are and where you will be heading next.
Be Safe
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I have changed my perspective. Traveling solo regardless of sexes hardly matters in Nepal. The people of Nepali is so naive that their minds cannot differentiate between anything. They are like innocent beings from ancient pasts still living in this timeless country where wars ravaged their homes and lives. Yet their soul remains untarnished. Nepali is way safer than Afghanistan, Ukraine and India.
Hope to see your social medias posts. Namaste and Buddha was born in Nepal, don’t forget that.
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Don’t pay the shopkeeper’s price. You can save alot.
Basically if anyone approaches you and follows you like a creep don’t even talk to them.. other than that its pretty much alright. Oh and embrace for a burst of spicy food when you eat.
be aware of scammers.
buy a simcard from airport
use indriver//pathao for cab from airport to your hotel so that they dont ask for money thats and
be careful around thamel areas
u can hmu i would to give someone a company